39-17-654 - Offense of engaging in gambling promotion under the pretense of conducting an annual event Offense of managing, conducting or operating an annual event. - Tennessee Statutes

39-17-654. Offense of engaging in gambling promotion under the pretense of conducting an annual event Offense of managing, conducting or operating an annual event.

(a)  (1)  It is an offense for any person to knowingly engage in gambling promotion under the pretense of conducting an annual event.

     (2)  A violation of this subsection (a) is a Class E felony; provided, however, that the maximum fine shall be the greater of:

          (A)  Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000); or

          (B)  The amount of gross proceeds derived from the gambling activity.

(b)  (1)  It is an offense for any person authorized to conduct an annual event to knowingly employ, contract with, or otherwise utilize the services of any person, management company or consultant to manage, conduct or operate an annual event.

     (2)  A violation of this subsection (b) is a Class A misdemeanor; provided, however, that the maximum fine shall be fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).

(c)  (1)  It is an offense for any person not authorized pursuant to title 3, chapter 17, to knowingly manage, conduct or operate an annual event for a 501(c)(3) organization.

     (2)  A violation of this subsection (c) is a Class D felony; provided, however, that the maximum fine shall be the greater of:

          (A)  Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000); or

          (B)  The amount of the consideration obtained for the management, conducting or operation of the annual event.

[Acts 2004, ch. 476, § 9.]